No Rest for Yildiz: Tudor’s Bold Stance Before Juventus’ Como Test

Preview and key updates

Juventus coach Igor Tudor confirmed that Kenan Yildiz will not be rested for the upcoming away match against Como in Week 7 of Serie A, while winger Edon Zygrova will be unavailable due to an injury.

Tudor outlined the squad ahead of Sunday's showdown, the first game after the October international break, and Juventus remains undefeated in both league and European competition this season.

Tactical notes and match context

During the pre-match briefing, he said only a handful of players were unavailable during the break; they needed rest, so the squad was given a few days off. McKennie arrived yesterday, and everyone returned fit with no injuries. We trained twice together to prepare for the game.

He added that the match will be tough; Como look smaller on paper, but they’ve spent big and their coach picked the squad himself—a rare, admirable stance. We respect them, yet we want to go there and impose our style.

As for tactics, Juventus typically line up in a 3-4-2-1 this season, but Tudor did not rule out changing it for Como. He told reporters: 'Perhaps it will happen, perhaps not; I won’t reveal what we’re preparing, I’ve used a 3-4-3 for years, but we may try something different. There are issues and injuries. All options are open.'

Match-day notes emphasized Juventus’ early-season momentum, including wins over Parma and Genoa and a dramatic Derby d’Italia victory over Inter. Yet the team’s form cooled, with two successive stalemates in Serie A, leaving them fifth with a dozen points, close to rivals Milan and Napoli.

In Europe, Juventus started unevenly: at home they drew 4-4 with Dortmund, then 2-2 away to Villarreal, collecting two points from six and sitting behind the group leaders.

Yet the club remains confident that it can rebound and press forward, balancing domestic battles with Europe’s big nights, while Tudor continues to think about how best to unlock the squad’s potential.

Two quick thoughts: the break gave them time to refresh, but the plan remains to push for results. The fight for a European place continues, and Tudor’s choices will shape Juve’s path this season.

Two quick jokes: If patience were a tactic, Tudor just earned a PhD in it. And Como may be small, but football’s a stage where tiny giants can punch above their weight when the whistle sounds.